Which of the following professional networking platforms was launched before Facebook?

 

Which of the following professional networking platforms was launched before Facebook?

A) Twitter
B) Instagram
C) LinkedIn
D) Snapchat

✅ Correct Answer: C) LinkedIn

Explanation:

• LinkedIn was launched on May 5, 2003, by Reid Hoffman and his team as a platform specifically aimed at professional networking and career development.

• Facebook was launched later, on February 4, 2004, by Mark Zuckerberg and fellow students at Harvard University. Initially, it was meant for college students before expanding to the public.

• The other options:

  • Twitter: Launched in 2006

  • Instagram: Launched in 2010

  • Snapchat: Launched in 2011

LinkedIn remains the oldest major social network still in active use, especially in the professional and business world.